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Acer palm. 'Little Princess' / 3L
Acer palmatum 'Little Princess'
Confirmed format: 3 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Dwarf Japanese maple with a naturally compact habit • Fresh green leaves with red-edged new growth • Brilliant yellow and orange autumn colour • Excellent for containers and small gardens • Elegant architectural specimen
Overview
Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' is a slow-growing, dwarf Japanese maple valued for its naturally compact, spreading habit and finely shaped palmate leaves. Fresh spring growth emerges bright green with attractive red margins before maturing to rich green through summer. In autumn, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of yellow and orange, providing outstanding seasonal interest. Its manageable size makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, Japanese-inspired planting, sheltered borders and decorative patio containers, where its elegant form can be appreciated throughout the seasons.
Why We Love It
'Little Princess' offers all the elegance of a Japanese maple in a compact form that fits comfortably into smaller spaces. Its delicate foliage, refined branching and dependable autumn colour make it an outstanding focal point for patios, courtyards and ornamental borders.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' |
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| Common Name | Dwarf Japanese Maple |
| Plant Type | Deciduous ornamental tree |
| Foliage | Bright green with red-edged new growth, turning yellow and orange in autumn |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring to autumn |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil |
| Habit | Compact, spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1 m to 1.5 m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 1 m to 1.5 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (−20°C to −15°C). Requires shelter from harsh, cold winds and late spring frosts to protect young foliage. |
Growing Guide
| Positioning | Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position, protected from strong winds. Partial shade is ideal, particularly in warmer or exposed gardens, as it helps preserve the delicate foliage and reduces the risk of leaf scorch. |
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| Watering | Keep the soil evenly moist during prolonged dry periods, especially while the plant is establishing or if grown in a container. |
| Pruning | Pruning is rarely required. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches during late autumn or winter if necessary to maintain its natural shape. |
Perfect For
- Small gardens
- Patio containers
- Japanese-inspired gardens
- Sheltered borders
- Specimen planting
Good to Know
- Also known by the synonym 'Chiyo-hime'.
- Shelter from strong winds to reduce the risk of foliage scorch.
- Slow-growing cultivar with a naturally compact, spreading habit.
Product Information
| Format | Supplied in a 3 Litre Pot |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Deciduous ornamental tree |
| Position | Best grown in full sun or partial shade |
| Ideal Use | Ideal for small gardens, patio containers, Japanese gardens and specimen planting |
| Key Feature | Valued for its compact habit and exceptional autumn foliage colour |
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